Mark Robins reveals Coventry City’sinjury.
Mark Robins has provided an injury update on Ben Sheaf following Coventry City’s defeat at Norwich.midfielder Sheaf missed the 2-1 defeat to the Canaries in the progress of the Coventryand in this decisive match.The midfielder was a key figure for the Sky Blues and was even heavily speculated about in January.Premier League side Luton Town were linked with a move for the 25-year-old but the deal fell through, leaving former Arsenal man Sheaf in place.Sheaf has made 22 appearances so far this season, but an injury against Bristol City on Tuesday night will keep him out for a significant period.Mark Robins gives an injury update to Ben Sheaf.Coventry boss Mark Robins has confirmed that the player has a hamstring injury which will keep him out for up to eight weeks.The Coventry boss expressed his disappointment at the development, but they will just have to live with his absence for now.”Ben is out for six to eight weeks,” the Robins revealed via the club’s official website.”It’s disappointing, but it is.”Coventry crashed out of the play-offs with defeat at Norfolk this weekend.The Sky Blues were reduced to 10 men at 1-1 after Liam Kitching’s 71st minute strike.Callum O’Hare gave the Wastes an early second-half lead at Carrow Road, but Josh Sargent’s 60th-minute equalizer brought the hosts back into the game.Borja Sainz took all three points for the Canaries and the teams are now level on points with just 16 games remaining in the campaign.The loss ended Coventry’s nine-game unbeaten streak, which lifted them into the finals.They are targeting promotion to the Premier League after narrowly missing out on top spot last year.A penalty shootout defeat to Luton Town at Wembley Stadium sent the team into the Championship season.Coventry City and number 039;s 2023-24 contractsDefeat led to a busy summer window in which the Gunners overhauled the side following the departures of key players Gustavo Hamer and Viktor Gyokeres.The club also added to their ranks in January, bringing in Victor Torp from Norwegian side Sarpsborg in a £2.1m deal, while Peterborough winger Ephron Mason-Clark was snapped up, although he returned to the Chic on loan. the rest of the campaign. 4,444 supporters will be hoping their side can secure another top six finish this year as they aim to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2001.The FA Cup fourth-round replay follows in Coventry. Sheffield Wednesday on February 6, which will be the fourth time they have played the Owls in all competitions since Boxing Day.KitchingSheaf’s injury is a big blow for Coventry.Sheaf is one of the most important members of the team, so losing him for such a long time is a major blow to their playoff hopes.And considering City lost their first full game without him in the starting 11, how significant his absence must have been.However, Coventry played well and took a deserved lead against Norwich – but Kitching’s red card proved decisive.The response in the coming weeks is now key, as the battle for the top six does not allow for major exits.Subscribe to our newsletter!Email addressBy subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and may receive contractual notices from time to time; you can unsubscribe at any time. shareMARK ROBINSABOUT THE AUTHORDeclan Harte(5236 articles published)Declan is a football writer and podcaster who has worked in media since 2021.Declan graduated in 2020 with a Masters in Sports Journalism from the National University of Ireland, Galway, where he is from.Declan joined Snack Media in 2021 and during that time was a freelance contributor for the Football League World.Declan previously worked on the Total Football podcast and currently writes a weekly football and F1 newsletter found at declanharte.substack.com.FEATURED ARTICLESLiam Kelly Coventry City 1COVENTRY CITYMark Robins reveals January interest in Coventry City playermark-robin 1COVENTRY CITYCoventry clubof the best club. : SeeMixCollage-01-Feb-2024-10-58-PM-87 1COVENTRY CITYandquot;Exciting signing and offer; – Pundit reacts as Coventry City score 15 goalsDoug King Coventry City 1COVENTRY CITYHow rich is Coventry City’s owner compared to the Championship and the #039 richest clubScott Hogan-1 1BIRMIN4GH4AMITY quot; Weand#039;s still short andquot; – No benefits Birmingham City man offered hope after JanuarySteve Lansdown 1BRISTOL CITYHow rich is Bristol City owner compared to Championship and #039 richest club United owners compared to Championship and #039 richest club. – West Brom fans’ expert reacts to Celtic transfer dealMixCollage-04-Feb-2024-09-41-AM-8330 1Sunderland fail to sign 19-cap international midfielderTRENDING Sunderland: Kristjaan Speakman reveals the main reason for Alex Pritch leaving Sheffield Wednesday 1How rich is the owner of Sheffield Wednesday compared to the Championship and #039; for richer clubs.